Kano State House of Assembly on Wednesday received two petitions against the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II.
The petitioners asked the lawmakers to investigate the monarch over his alleged nonchalant attitude which they say is against the religion, culture and traditions of Kano people.
Chairman of the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and member representing Sumaila Constituency, Hamza Massu, read out the petitions sent by two civil society organisations and an individual.
Mr Massu said one of the petitions was signed by the Chairman of Society for the Promotion of Education and Culture, Mohammed Bello, while the other was signed Mohammed Mukhtar Ja’in Yamma.
“Apart from the written petitions, the petitioners have also presented some videotapes which they said the contents will serve as proof of their petitions,” he said.
“The petitioners want the assembly to investigate the emir and take necessary actions on the issue.”
Following the presentation of the petitions, the legislators deliberated and directed the assembly’s Standing Committee on Complaints and Petitions to commence action.
The committee, which the Deputy Speaker of the House, Hamisu Chidari, was asked to co-lead, was given one week to present its report to the assembly.
Majority Leader, Kabiru Hasaan, and Chief Whip, Labaran Ayuba, were added as supporting members of the committee.
